I’ve always wanted to visit Barrow, but the whole no alcohol thing keeps me away! Question: can you ever swim in the ocean there or is it too cold year round?
Yes, you can swin in the arctic ocean; there’s even a club called the ‘polar bear’s’ If you go by Pepe’s mexican food you can say HI to Fran and get your certificate.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pepes-north-of-the-border-barrow
I once lived in Atqasuk, about 60 miles south of Barrow on the Meade River.